The Tuggeranong Vikings have claimed the Bentspoke Premier 15s trophy with a dominant 44-5 victory over 2023 champions the Uni-Norths Owls.
After 10 minutes of play both sides were locked at nil all as they went through a tough battle to gain any territory to create an attacking opportunity. The Vi-Queens would manage to get the first stint of meaningful field position after about 15 minutes of play, however the Uni-Norths defence proved too strong as they turned away the Tuggeranong side.
The Vi-Queens would however find the first try after making their way back into Uni-Norths territory inside the last 10 minutes of the opening half. With a strong carry taking the ball out to the left, the ball would then be offloaded to Tijana Zdravevska for the opening try in the left corner.
Extending their lead in the 30th minute would be the Vi-Queens through Siena Edwards after a slick shift through the midfield with a strong carry by Merania Paraone opening up the field for Tuggeranong's second try.
On the verge of halftime a barnstorming Tabua Tuinakauvadra would put an exclamation mark on the Vi-Queens first half as the number eight barrelled her way through for a five pointer taking the score at the break to 15-0.
Paraone went on to continue her standout performance as she then found a try early in the second half, due to her unstoppable running game. Uni-Norths did not have any room to breathe though with the Vikings crossing once again in the 46th minute through Susana Rogoyawa.
Zdravevska would soon nab her second try of the match as the Vi-Queens continued their dominant streak as they edge close to a Premier 15s championship. With just over 15 minutes remaining in the match fullback Grace Tai managed to exploit another misfire of the Uni defence, resulting in the sides seventh try.
With less than 10 minutes remaining, the Tuggeranong Women would really put their foot on Uni's throat as they found another try through Easter Savelio pouncing over the white stripe, converted by Siena Edwards the side then held onto a 44-0 lead.
With the scoreline being tweaked at the death with Ashley Fernandez at the full-time whistle the Tuggeranong Vikings became the new Premier 15s Champions after an enormous 44-5 win in the decider.
Tuggeranong Vikings 44 (Tries: Tijana Zdravevska 2, Siena Edwards, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Merania Paraone, Susana Rogoyawa, Easter Savelio; Conversions: Siena Edwards 2) defeat Uni-Norths Owls 5 (Tries: Ashley Fernandez)
